Latest News, Breaking News, Global News-January 8, 2024

In Pakistan’s Bajaur tribal district, an explosive device targeted a police vehicle during a polio vaccination drive, killing five officers and injuring nearly two dozen others.

2-Alaska Airlines Incident

The missing door from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9, which detached mid-air, was found in Portland, the plane’s departure city.

3- Maldives Boycott and Lakshadweep Interest

In 2021, a tweet by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi sparked increased tourism interest in Jammu and Kashmir’s tulip garden. In 2024, a similar effect is seen for Lakshadweep, with Google searches for the destination surging.

4- Ram Mandir Consecration Broadcast in Times Square

The January 22 consecration of Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya will be broadcast globally, including in New York’s Times Square, with community events and screenings planned.

5-Bilkis Bano Case Verdict

The Supreme Court of India quashed the remission orders granted to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case, stating that the power to pass such orders rests with the state of Maharashtra, not Gujarat.

6-Vir Das Roasts Celebrities

Comedian Vir Das humorously comments on Indian celebrities and influencers hesitating to post pictures from the Maldives amid tensions with Lakshadweep.

7-Bangladesh PM on India Relations

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina praises India as a “great friend,” acknowledging their support in 1971 and 1975.

8- Mukesh Ambani’s Data Centre Venture

Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, in partnership with Brookfield and Digital Realty, announces the opening of a new data centre in Chennai, marking their entry into the Indian data centres market.

9- Lakshadweep’s Surge in Google Searches

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, Lakshadweep saw a significant increase in Google searches, reaching its peak in 20 years.

10- Jennifer Aniston at Golden Globes

Jennifer Aniston made her first public appearance at the Golden Globes after Matthew Perry’s death, wearing a black dress.

11- China’s Stance on Maldives-India Ties

Amidst a diplomatic row between India and the Maldives, China calls for an “open-minded” approach to South Asian issues, as the Maldives government suspends ministers over derogatory comments about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

12- EaseMyTrip Suspends Flights to Maldives

Following derogatory remarks by Maldives ministers against India and its Prime Minister, EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti announces the suspension of all flight bookings to the Maldives.

13- Golden Globes Red Carpet Highlights

The 81st Golden Globes saw Hollywood celebrities like Margot Robbie, Natalie Portman, and Emma Stone, among others, dazzling the red carpet with their glamorous outfits.

14- Ram Mandir Night Illumination

Stunning night-time pictures of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya were shared, highlighting the ongoing construction and the beauty of the temple ahead of its January 22 consecration ceremony.

15- 2024 Golden Globe Awards Winners

The 81st Golden Globe Awards saw films like ‘Oppenheimer’, ‘Barbie’, and ‘Poor Things’ winning big, with celebrities like Emma Stone and Kieran Culkin taking home awards.

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